You also exaggerate Zimmerman's record.

He objected when a friend of his was arrested in a bar, and was arrested for non-violently resisting arrest.

Regarding his wife, there was no evidence of abuse, and Zimmerman said she filed it maliciously based on nothing, and reciprocated by filing a restraining order against her.



The incidents regarding Zimmerman were over 6 years prior and not relevant to the trial.
Whereas the ones involving Trayvon Martin demonstrate (1) the criminal behavior Zimmerman cited concern for in his 911 call (including carrying a burglary tool and stolen jewelry), and (2) Martin's propensity for precisely the violence he unleashed on Zimmerman. Right down to breaking an opponent's nose and pounding his face MMA-style.